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Karma Roulette Quartet USA - Slinky Proverb (2024, California Premiere)
Slinky Proverb
Slinky Proverb is the title of one of two new works by Michael Smolens that will be performed for the first time in California as part of this evening length concert. Slinky Proverb combines West-African groove with blusey, contemporary jazz and 20th century classical-influenced melodies. The second new composition is titled Abakim. It is a chamber work that features the kalimba and progresses into a jazz waltz.
Karma Roulette Quartet
The Karma Roulette Quartet is made up of four veteran multi-instrumentalists, composers, and bandleaders. The group features compositions by award-winning composer/arranger Michael Smolens, work by renowned Brazilian composer Egberto Gismonti and musically-related poetry, and soundscapes created on-the-spot. Their sound includes nearly 30 different instruments and draws from the worlds of West-Africa, Afro-Cuba, North-India, Turkey, and Brazil — as well as jazz, funk, and classical styles. The violinist's solo looping piece with voice and the two-percussion duet are audience favorites.
Composer/Arranger/Flute: Michael Smolens
Violins/Strings: Michèle Walther
Percussion: Michaelle Goerlitz, Brian Rice
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2946360-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2946360-2
